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Skidmore signed with Yokomo

Mibosport announced that British off-road racer Joni Skidmore will race the YZ-2 and YZ-4 buggies as a member of the Yokomo team.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 4, 2016, 10:02 a.m. View Comments

SOAR Racing USA is looking for the next RC superstar

Do you have what it takes to be a star? SOAR Racing is looking for qualified applicants looking to join the newest pro RC racing team.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2016, 9:50 a.m. View Comments

Turner teamed up with HB Racing [VIDEO] [UPDATED]

After competing last season as a privateer, SoCal off-road hotshoe Cody Turner has joined the HB Racing squad - watch his new D216 burning laps at Rain Man's Hobby and Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 3, 2016, 2:17 p.m. View Comments

Eds RC and Hobby November indoor race schedule

The indoor off-road and oval season has started at Eds RC & Hobby in Parkersburg, WV - here's a schedule of their race and practice days for the month of November.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 2, 2016, 1:59 p.m. View Comments

AKA Products is now accepting resumes for 2017 season

Are you interested in joining AKA Products' world championship-winning team? Here's how you can apply.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 2, 2016, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion now accepting sponsorship applications for 2017

Newly-crowned world champion Team Orion is inviting drivers to apply for a spot on their star-studded racing team for the 2017 season.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 2, 2016, 10:11 a.m. View Comments

Triton RC looking for 2017 team drivers

Are you looking to make a change to your nitro racing program? Submit your resume now for a chance to run Triton RC's engines as part of the brand's official team!

Aaron Waldron Nov. 2, 2016, 9:40 a.m. View Comments

Join the JQ Racing team for the 2017 season

JQ Racing is looking to establish a local presence in your area - do you have what it takes to serve as a local JQ Racing sales agent?

Aaron Waldron Nov. 2, 2016, 2:11 p.m. View Comments

OCRC Raceway owner Robert Black's response to Motorhead RC Raceway closure

After the former owner of Motorhead RC Raceway talked about his reasons for the track shutting its doors, OCRC Raceway proprietor Robert Black chimed in on the discussion with some great points from a competitor's perspective - and it's something tha

Aaron Waldron Nov. 1, 2016, 3:08 p.m. View Comments

Kyosho America is looking for team drivers for 2017

Are you interested in joining the Kyosho America team for the 2017 season? Here's how to apply.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 1, 2016, 12:44 p.m. View Comments

Watch Cradock show how to change engine bearings and install a throttle return band [VIDEO]

In this new RC Toys for Boys how-to video, Elliott Boots' mechanic Mike Cradock demonstrates the process for changing bearings and installing a throttle return band on a carburetor using a REDS Racing engine.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 1, 2016, 10:40 a.m. View Comments

ARRMA Granite BLX monster truck skate park session [VIDEO]

Count the back flips the ARRMA Granite BLX pulls off in this quick Keep It RC by Hobbico clip.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 31, 2016, 9:46 a.m. View Comments

Mugen Seiki Racing accepting sponsorship applications for 2017 season

Are you interested in joining the Mugen Seiki Racing team alongside national champions Adam Drake and Mike Truhe next year?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 31, 2016, 9:59 a.m. View Comments

New RC Crew Chief version 4.3 comes with seven pre-installed models and open-ended trial period

Curious about trying out RC Crew Chief setup software? There's never been a better time than with the latest version, which has seven pre-installed vehicles to cover the most popular racing classes and an unlimited trial period.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 31, 2016, 1:46 p.m. View Comments

How to prepare Bittydesign's Type-6R F1 body in ten minutes [VIDEO]

This two-minute video shows how you can get the new Type-6R from Bittydesign from inside the package to race-ready in just ten minutes.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 28, 2016, 1:57 p.m. View Comments

AMain's nine tips for winter RC fun

Just because the weather changes during the winter months doesn't mean the RC fun has to stop. AMain Performance Hobbies published some sound advice to keep in mind.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 28, 2016, 12:22 p.m. View Comments

MKS Servos 2017 USA demo tour

MKS Servos USA representatives will be attending major races across the country next season - and they're going to bring pre-built radio trays for you to bolt in and give their products a shot on the track.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 28, 2016, 12:45 p.m. View Comments

LRC: Next week's Team Associated Off-Road Championships to be streamed live for free!

Trackside Hobbies in Brookfield, WI will host some of the fastest racers in the country - including IFMAR World Champions Spencer Rivkin and Ryan Cavalieri - for its annual off-road race now called the Team Associated Off-Road Championships. And you'

Aaron Waldron Oct. 28, 2016, 4:39 p.m. View Comments

Leisure Hours Raceway to host Horizon Hobby Midwest Classic

Racers who attend the Horizon Hobby Midwest Classic at Leisure Hours Raceway will be invited to take part in a track walk, Q&A session and receive setup advice from Team Losi Racing drivers like Dakotah Phend, Dustin Evans and Ryan Maifield.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2016, 3:34 p.m. View Comments

Amazing Gran Turismo RC Spec parody and behind-the-scenes clip [VIDEO]

The maker of the incredible Fast and Furious RC chase scene videos put together this terrific - and funny - homage to the Gran Turismo series of driving simulators.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2016, 1:33 p.m. View Comments

Halsema re-joined Serpent

Top Dutch off-road racer Jeffrey Halsema has returned to the Serpent racing team.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 27, 2016, 4:02 p.m. View Comments

Tiny Whoop drone racing demo at SDRC Raceway [VIDEO]

Last week, a group of Tiny Whoop drone pilots set up a course that weaved through the pit area, drivers' stand, track and announcer's tower of SDRC Raceway to put on a show.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 26, 2016, 3:34 p.m. View Comments

Sweep Racing signed Chinese national champion Hu Wei Ping

Hu Wei Ping won this year's Chinese national title in 1/8-scale nitro buggy, and now he's signed a deal with Sweep Racing.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2016, 4:36 p.m. View Comments

Flash Point RC looking for team drivers for 2017 season

Flash Point RC is actively searching for racers to represent its rapidly expanding product line for next season. Are you interested?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2016, 1:34 p.m. View Comments

Watch Drake show how to drill shock pistons [VIDEO]

Follow along as Mugen Seiki Racing star Adam Drake demonstrates how to drill custom shock pistons.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 25, 2016, 10:40 a.m. View Comments

Watch this Dromida monster truck jam session [VIDEO]

Hobbico set up a mini stadium to tear up with the Dromida monster truck for this Keep It RC video.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 24, 2016, 12:34 p.m. View Comments

Three tracks enrolled in ROAR Clubman Series spec motor pilot program

ROAR has announced that it will be trying out the concept of a 17.5-spec motor pilot series at three tracks: Hobbytown HobbyPlex, The Track, and Fastlane Raceway.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 21, 2016, 8:35 a.m. View Comments

Ryper Hobbies named exclusive HB Racing distributor in Australia

HB Racing kits and products will now be available in Australia through Ryper Hobbies.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 21, 2016, 12:44 p.m. View Comments

$600 in prize money up for grabs at SDRC Raceway 3-Hour Endurance Spec Slash Extravaganza Showdown Classic

The three-person team who wins the upcoming 3-hour-long spec Slash endurance race at SDRC Raceway will score $300 cash!

Aaron Waldron Oct. 21, 2016, 2:22 p.m. View Comments

Shark Racing Products announced as exclusive Spanish distributor for Maxima Mx

Maxima Mx Europa has introduced its exclusive new distributor in Spain, Shark Racing Products.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 21, 2016, 9:33 a.m. View Comments

200mm nitro touring car class championship to be decided at ENS finale

Five drivers are still mathematically alive in the 200mm nitro touring car title chase as the Euro Nitro Series wraps up this weekend in Fiorano.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 20, 2016, 10:28 a.m. View Comments

Something new coming from Team Losi Racing?

Team Losi Racing driver JR Mitch posted a very obscure teaser image to the popular Facebook group 22 Empire, alluding to the release of something new on November 11. What do you think it is?

Aaron Waldron Oct. 20, 2016, 11:53 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated offering limited re-release of ProRally

Interested in picking up a Team Associated brushless-powered ProRally, with or without Reedy LiPo and charger? They're available again on the company's website - for a limited time.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 20, 2016, 12:47 p.m. View Comments

Updated 2017 IFMAR Electric Off-Road Worlds regulations

IFMAR officials clarified several new rulings for next year's IFMAR Worlds, including changes to practice, seeding and qualifying rounds, penalties for failing to turn marshal, getting rid of radio impound, moving closer to spec wheels for the 2WD an

Aaron Waldron Oct. 19, 2016, 10:39 a.m. View Comments

Watch Traxxas Bigfoot trucks flying through the forest [VIDEO]

The latest Traxxas RTR recreates the iconic Bigfoot monster truck team, and this newest promo video shows them going for a spirited scream through the trees.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 19, 2016, 7:52 a.m. View Comments

Spanish on-road star Casado signed with Schumacher

Schumacher has signed Spanish national series round winner Rafael Ortiz Casado to drive the Mi6 touring car.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 19, 2016, 11:24 a.m. View Comments

2017 ROAR Nationals schedule and venues announced

ROAR has published the schedule and host locations for next year's national championship events.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 18, 2016, 12:45 p.m. View Comments

Reedy Race entry lottery winners announced - Karlsen to make Invitational class history

Here are the 100 names randomly selected from more than 330 drivers who signed up to race in the Open classes at the 2017 Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions. Also, Malin Karlsen is set to become the first female racer ever to compete in t

Aaron Waldron Oct. 18, 2016, 8:25 a.m. View Comments

Watch Adam Drake show how to set sway bars [VIDEO]

In his latest video, Adam Drake from Mugen Seiki Racing explains how to adjust sway bars for maximum performance.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 18, 2016, 9:18 a.m. View Comments

Watch JConcepts founder Jason Ruona show how to glue tires [VIDEO]

As the man who started JConcepts, Jason Ruona knows a thing or two about gluing tires. Watch him show every step of the process, from start to finish, in this new video.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 18, 2016, 3:22 p.m. View Comments

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